on/upon impact
idiom
: at the time of hitting something
The bomb exploded on/upon impact (with the ground).
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Key takeaway: Focus on impact, not your intentions.
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Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Last summer, as metro Phoenix experienced record-breaking heat, every bed in the Arizona Burn Center was filled — many of whom had simply fallen on pavement and were severely burned on impact.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Start with the results Chesky believes leaders should focus on impact, not titles on résumés, to build the best teams.
—Meredith Ho, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Bugs die on impact and are collected in a removable tray for easy cleanup.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Last summer, as metro Phoenix experienced record-breaking heat, every bed in the Arizona Burn Center was filled — many of whom had simply fallen on pavement and were severely burned on impact.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Start with the results Chesky believes leaders should focus on impact, not titles on résumés, to build the best teams.
—Meredith Ho, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Bugs die on impact and are collected in a removable tray for easy cleanup.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 July 2025
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“On/upon impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Fupon%20impact. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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